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Galton, Ehrlich, Buck
Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.
37 min read 5,708 words
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Generalizing From One Example
Scott explains the "typical mind fallacy" - the tendency to assume everyone's mind works like your own - using examples from mental imagery, personality differences, and social behavior, arguing that rationality requires overcoming this bias.
13 min read 1,950 words